to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
one's younger days; when one was young
soldier; combatant; warrior
clergyman; churchman; clergy
in advance; beforehand; previously
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
both; both sides; both parties
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
directly; in person; firsthand
to gain a victory; to win
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to stiffen; to become stiff
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
difference; discrepancy; variation
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
explanation; interpretation
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain